1977: Starting point of RINSPEED GARAGE (RINSPEED = Founder Frank M. RINderknecht) with the import of sunroofs from the U.S. and conversions of cars for handicapped drivers.

1979: First time at the Geneva International Motor Show, Launching of the VW Golf Turbo based on the GTi. Presentation of the first on the market available headlight grill with rectangular lights. Founding of RINSPEED INC.

1981: Presentation of the RINSPEED "Aliporta", the internationally renown VW Golf with gull-wing doors. Moving of the offices from Küsnacht to the city center of Zürich.

1995 : World novelties RINSPEED Roadster R and SC-R as a own make introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. First introduction of the RINSPEED “Formula One World” at the Geneva Motor Show.

1996 : Introduction of the RINSPEED Yello Talbo at the Geneva Motor Show in cooperation with the world famous music group Yello. Creators of the interactive “Sport Arena” at the Geneva Motor Show covering approximately 20’000 sqft.

1997 : World novelty RINSPEED Mono Ego introduced in cooperation with the French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac at the Geneva Motor Show. Interactive “Sport Arena” at the Geneva Motor Show covering 20'000 sqft repeated.

1998 : World novelty RINSPEED E-Go Rocket at the Geneva Motor Show Interactive “Adventure Drive” as the first indoor off road course at the Geneva Motor Show.

1999 : World novelty RINSPEED X-Trem at the Geneva Motor Show as a unique and innovative “Multi Utility Vehicle (M.U.V)” concept. Interactive “Adventure Drive” at the Geneva Motor Show.